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    "id": 211995,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Mr. Munya",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Joseph Konzolo Munyao",
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    "content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I want to agree with my friend, Member of Parliament for Molo, that these sections of the law may not be broad enough to encompass all aspects of hate speeches. If I may read Section 94, it states:- \"Any person who in a public place or public gathering uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke the breach of peace---\" If you look at the penalties, it is basically a fine of Kshs5,000 or a jail term not exceeding six months. Basically, that provision deals with language or behaviour that may lead to breach of peace. It is not sufficient to deal with hate speeches. We have been consulting with the Attorney- General and the Law Reform Commission to come up with a comprehensive Bill to deal with hate- mongers; those who use language to cause discord and hatred among Kenyan communities. In the past, we have seen, in countries like Rwanda, where tribal languages and hate speeches have brought down a country and brought genocide. We are consulting and, very soon, we will be able to bring legislation to deal with that aspect of criminal behaviour that is actually slowly creeping into this country."
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